The Byrds

Musique TV Belgium 05/17/1971

[@durrtyb123]

Makes me proud to discover videos of my grandfather Clarence White. Died way too young. I would’ve loved to have met him.

[@gregorybarrett1]

Right on ... one of the greatest guitarists who ever lived

[@eddielathum8405]

My uncle played with your grandpa in the Kentucky colonies, Clarence White one of the greatest guitar pickers ever made

[@georgecallahan796]

My what a small world the internet has made great pickers the both of them

[@nz3058]

Clarence was gifted. ❤🙏

[@brianmiller7735]

@ An honor and a pleasure my friend. Your grandpa was so special. My friends and I took pride in the music we loved and listened to. CLarence was at the top of that list. Your parent must have had stories about how hard he worked. Good luck to you and yours

[@margaretmoore-xm7zv]

Clarence was very kind and funny too. I met him in about 1970 in Boston. He, IMO, saved my life. I was in a very deep depression and he along with Skip, helped me snap out of it. I will always be forever grateful to them. They played a lot in the Boston area at that time and I saw them each time. Clarence was awesome!

[@immaterialimmaterial5195]

THE BYRDS ARE JUST ALRIGHT WITH ME!

[@hankvoit280]

Wow! Been a fan for 55 years!

[@robertstill]

Saw this line up in the early 70s absolutely brilliant.

[@scottmeli]

A talented group of Byrds (Roger McGuinn, Gene Parsons, Skip Battin, Clarence White and Jimmi Seiter) that doesn’t get enough credit. These guys were great!

[@michaelcampbell9051]

thanks for id'ing Jimmi

[@chriscoughlan5221]

so only 1 original member!

[@trevorwoolley3375]

@@chriscoughlan5221 But the best lineup with regard to musicianship and live performance

[@nathandodge665]

You mean Graham Parsons?

[@trevorwoolley3375]

@@nathandodge665 Gene Parsons, Byrds drummer, banjo player, singer and harmonica player 1969-1971. You may be thinking of Gram Parsons (Gram - short for Ingram) who was a member of the Byrds for approximately 4 months at the time of Sweetheart of the Rodeo. Alternatively, you may be thinking of Graham Parker (&the Rumour) who has no connection to the Byrds

[@cliffbarber6058]

I first heard the Byrds, in the summer of 65 "Mr. Tamborine Man", This line up in, my opinion , had the best players, great live band. Clarence White currently resides in the Pantheon One of the best guitarists ever!

[@Cap683]

This line up was made up of seasoned players at the top of their game. As a performing band they could play circles around the original Byrds.

[@MichaelHattem]

Twenty years ago, I discovered the 1968-72 lineup of The Byrds. Still can't get enough...

[@jamesfitzgerald6636]

Michael D. Hattem - horrible

[@AladdinSaneNYC]

james fitzgerald: You're one sick puppy, dude!

[@robmarchese]

So I'm not alone! Same here - and close to 20 years as well. Such great stuff. So underrated.

[@lawrencefeldman7744]

Hey man I argue for the later band constantly all the while. About four different groups really. And all had off nights I imagine.

[@lawrencefeldman7744]

Jesus maybe just alright but Jah fantastic!

[@seabertotter4325]

Way tight. I think that is the best ever video of the later band.

[@jansenwilco]

My favorite band, I saw them 2 times in the Netherlands, during this European tour.

[@crimsonwolf9099]

Calling them The Byrds upsets a lot of folks apparently BUT call them what you want THESE GUYS were a tremendous band and blew the country rock bands that followed them (Eagles etc) right out the door. Like the Grateful Dead they could go from c&w, blues, bluegrass right into strong jazz riffing. Absolutely incredible live band..... and FUN! This clip suffers from poor lighting and a bad sub par sound mix but not from a bad performance by THESE GUYS.

[@normatible9795]

As long as McGuinn is there leading them, they are the Byrds..mcguinn's voice, guitar sounds, thats alright. Years ago, the Byrds hired Gram Parsons, did 2 albums and it dont even sound like the Byrds.

[@chrisfinnegan8370]

Hey , the best band I've ever heard in my life ,

[@michaelmattichiii1595]

Not really.These guys were never as successful as the Eagles or Grateful Dead.In fact they had zero chart toppers.The band was so good McGuinn fired the drummer and bass player.In 1973 they were finished and could never reach the top again.

[@chrisfinnegan8370]

@@michaelmattichiii1595 hey, u don't get it ! and probably never will ! Listen to " Just the season " , ,

[@michaelmattichiii1595]

@chrisfinnegan8370 I listen to that song as you requested.If the band is as hot as you claim,why did the base player and drummer det fired ?When the firing occurred that ended the band.I just feel they are not as great as you say even though they can preform different types of music.Can you explain to me what I'm missing here ?? Thank you in advance for your consideration.

[@rezatavakolee6752]

R.I.P CLARENCE WHITE

[@gregorybarrett1]

I saw this brilliant line-up, the finest Byrds ever in my view (although I'm a big Chris Hillman and Gram Parsons fan) live four times

[@michaelbruns449]

These guys during this time period almost became The Eagles before The Eagles...

[@mitchellhughes5180]

Except they're good

[@THEScottCampbell]

I wish Roger had kept THIS version of The Byrds together with the possible addition of Hillman and occasionally Gene Clark. Four years of constant touring and SIX albums made this the greatest lineup.

[@jamesfitzgerald6636]

Rubbish! Wasn’t the Byrds and sounded like crap

[@tylermcauliffe1065]

@@jamesfitzgerald6636 it actually was the longest lasting Byrds line up. Technically its more.The Byrds than any other line up.

[@ghoula69]

Clarence White died from a car accident I think in 1973

[@DodgeDartSongs]

This line-up could actually perform live. Much as I love those early Byrd’s singles, that band was pretty rough live.

[@margaretross9150]

@@ghoula69 Hit by a drunk driver while loading up after a gig with his brothers. He was 29 and had a family.

[@rosselkins3035]

This was the best lineup musically of the Byrds. Saw them early on out on Long Island around Turn Turn Turn and later in Northern Cal with this line up. Clarence was the reason they stood out...

[@talileali]

The best musician line up of the Byrd's, period! Loved this band! They rocked the jeans off of every tune they covered! Clarence, Skip, Roger, and Gene sailed thru these turns with so much ease and brilliance it boggles the mind! Stellar! Simply Stellar!

[@wrcklss13]

Bravo! Bravo!

[@northernlight4614]

And no 5 minute PSA between songs from some bonehead. 😂

[@northernlight4614]

@Musical Box Good for Crosby. He is in there twice because he played with two great groups. I'm more impressed with the fact that he's still writing music. When it's all over and done with and at the end of my story, I wouldn't want my friends and loved ones thinking that I was an A-hole.

[@northernlight4614]

@Musical Box To each their own. The Byrds were always evolving. The switch to country seemed a little radical at the time. I've seen the Clarence White Byrds and they are incredible too.

[@northernlight4614]

@Musical Box True. But that's Crosby's fault for being so hard to work with. Producers and bandmates have said that over the years.

[@PARSONSwhite]

What a talented man, Gene!!

[@musgroveandthepumi1604]

So cool to see Clarence's guitar back then. Nowadays Marty Stuart takes good care of it.

[@BaconTomatoCheese]

Yeah, Marty sure makes that guitar sound good, too… but of course Clarence was the innovator… the B- bender Tele guitar itself, and his playing. I’ve seen some cool videos of Marty and Roger playing together

[@tylermcauliffe1065]

This Byrds line up have an authenticity that CSN never could touch.

[@tylermcauliffe1065]

Would have loved Clark in the group as well.

[@jean-jacquesbatifol2596]

The BYRDS my favorite group. Country- Rock is here to stay !

[@mashmakhanzpua]

Thank You, mcbyrds ! It's great !!!

[@ezekielcousins9289]

it can't get any better than this

[@jamescrow4078]

I just discovered this line-up of the Byrds a couple days ago. I had the old Whoopy Cat boot CD of their sessions from the mid-1960s. Drummer is incredible along with the bassist. Drummer is what all drummers should aspire to being! Even an average song is brought alive by this drummer and bassist. Amazing stuff.

[@silvrface]

It wouldn't have been from the mid-60's. Clarence and Gene were recruited in '68; Battin replaced John York in late-'69.

[@phillipph9882]

''drummer'' Gene Parsons is nothing to aspire to: wtf is he doing on Mr Spaceman?

[@twstrgmailcom]

This lineup played at our college back then. Some of the damnest pickin' ever, and the rhythm section was super!

[@punkcadillac3476]

when Clarence White was born he was found to be holding an acoustic guitar when he came into the world

[@andrewknudsen6674]

Bad news for his mom..

[@andreitataru8734]

Baby,what you want me to do is my favorite song,the entire concert is fantastic,I didn't knew that The Byrds played country rock! 😍❤️🎼🎵🎶

[@plrndl]

The Byrds INVENTED country rock!

[@andreitataru8734]

@@plrndl That's amazing! ❤️

[@georgecav]

@@plrndlinternational submarine band?

[@thirdofaman]

Thank you for uploading.

[@chrisfinnegan8370]

No light show, no explosion, no giant inflatable pig. In 1972 I saw them , I wasn't ready for what I was about to hear ! I sat memorize, there sound was from the ethers . What a band Rogar, Clarence ,Skip ,Gene and don't forget Jimmi Seither. 50 years later ,still the greatest band I've ever heard !!!

[@johnmitchelljr]

This is music. Thank you.

[@GoatDust]

Awesome, the full quality version. Thanks.

[@beestie666]

I was on that concert in Vorst-Nationaal Brussel

[@chrisdryfoos]

thank you for this. Awesome to see Clarence shredding

[@oldhortus]

Except...we didn't - the cameraman filmed everything and everybody else except Clarence. We even had a close -up of the reserve percussionist waving a drumstick.

[@northernlight4614]

@@oldhortus Soldiers Joy?

[@briankorbelik2873]

Clarrence, was a fantastic axe man. He co-invented the string bender for the Fender Telecaster, which made it soundl ike a pedal steel guitar. I'm along time Stratocaster man. Bought it at age 16 all ready to be the next Jimi. But I burned all the way down. Serves me right. 8-)

[@davidking3812]

Hey, this was included on Untitled. I loved that BYRDS LP best of all.

[@robertlagan8441]

Yes excellent album indeed. Seen this line up live and met the guys backstage May 71 Newcastle UK. Brilliant

[@Soranka]

00:35-4:00 Love of the Bayou 4:00-7:00 You ain't goin' nowhere（Bob Dylan） 7:00-10:35 Truck Stop Girl 10:35-14:50 Baby,What You Want Me to Do 14:50-16:30 Solider's Joy（White is great!!!） 16:30-19:10 Pretty Boy Floyd（Woody Guthrie） 19:10-22:02 Take Away From Me（Lead Belly） 22:02-25:12 Jesus Is Just Alright 25:12-28:15 Mr.Spaceman

[@thomasrobinson182]

'Take A Whiff On Me' is the song title.

[@charlespeterson3798]

Brings memories back, saw that band in spring 71' Clarence was a revelation. Thanks.

[@jordancherkinsky4788]

@@charlespeterson3798 Saw them at Michigan State 2 years in a row...!970, 1971... Clarence had one lead that blew me away. Can't find the tape that I made that year...Chimes of Freedom....

[@dmellis]

It's great to see a hi def scan of the original video here. Thanks for posting.

[@jasondotson]

Thanks for posting!

[@wildrobson9145]

Very good!

[@petertheobald5898]

Fabulous footage of the Byrds best live lineup !!!!..... WHY is this not available on DVD????🤔😳😳👍🌵✌👏

[@benegeserit1]

Yet another clip where Clarence is heard and rarely seen.

[@plrndl]

In the 60's, I think there was a rule that the cameraman was fined if the soloist was in shot.

[@theoriginaljerseyboy]

Watching this video makes me realize how tough it must have been to be a barber in the late 1960 to early 1970 era. Lot of hair (and talent) up there! Wish the sound quality were better.

[@kevdean9967]

There were approximately 1 million "hippies" at least that's an estimate I'd read at one point. There were 40 million straights like my Dad that worked at a mill and had a buzz cut. None of my Dad's friends were hippies so proportionately it was 40-1. Barbers worked more steadily then because guys like my dad would get buzzed up every couple of weeks.

[@namcat53]

I haven't cut my hair since 1970.

[@sunkintree]

Yup. Boomers killed the haircut industry

[@richarddrums8045]

Half the vocal group they had been--three times the musicianship...me, I prefer this country-rock Byrds to the original folk-rock group, but to each his own.

[@mcbyrds]

Enjoy it as much as I have.

[@rayjr62]

I totally give Roger credit. He could easily have called it quits and dissolved the group back in 1968, but he didn't. Roger kept it going and held his own as a musician as well as hiring great players like Clarence, Skip and Gene. My total and sincere respect to him.

[@frizzlefrap]

actually, as old as I am, and being an original Byrd lover, I have to agree with you ------------- I knew of them (NEW BYRDS) but never really listened to them like I am at this moment --------- some talented guys, indeed ..... but ....... still love the original up to "sweetheart of the rodeo" era the best!

[@TheMujiFuji]

Thanks for posting this solid gold! Great quality - thank you!

[@flautalee3090]

Clarence White is mentioned here quite a bit. He started out as a guitar prodigy in bluegrass (15:26). He was an early Byrd, perhaps an original one, playing electric and acoustic guitar and singing, too. As I’ve read, he left the Byrds around 1972 to play bluegrass. Tragically, he was hit by a drunk driver while loading up his gear after a gig at age 29. Gene Parson’s, drummer in the Byrds, fitted up Clarence’s Telecaster with a strap-controlled b-bender, too; Marty Stuart bought the guitar from Clarence’s widow and plays this guitar to this day. He named it, "Clarence." Respect. Adding the b-bender was huge.

[@MrPhilfridge]

The Byrds were formed in 1964, line up Gene Clark Vocals Roger McGuinn Vocals/12 string e/guitar David Crosby Vocals/ Guitar Chris Hillman Bass Guitar Michael Clarke drums. Clarence played on several tracks on a couple of albums , he did not join the band until 1968 , first album he played on as a full time member was Dr Byrds and Mr Hyde . Very much part of the last line up as featured here ...with Roger , Gene Parsons drums , Skip Battin bass , they are augmented here by road manager Jimmie Sieter

[@flautalee3090]

@@MrPhilfridge Thank you for correcting my account!

[@lordofthemound3890]

List of Byrds tracks Clarence White played on prior to officially joining the band in 1968. Younger than Yesterday: “Time Between” “The Girl With No Name” THe Notorious Byrd Brothers: “Change is Now” “Get to You” “Wasn’t Born to Follow” Sweetheart of the Rodeo: “Blue Canadian Rockies” “100 Years From Now” “The Christian Life”

[@flautalee3090]

@@lordofthemound3890 Thank you!

[@flautalee3090]

@@MrPhilfridgeTy!

[@MrJubbey]

Rodger high as a kite with his 12 string .... What a fabulous combination !!

[@jamesfetherston1190]

I like all the various lineups of the Byrds, and a special soft spot for this lineup. Definitely loaded with the best musicians. The early lineup I think had better vocal harmonies, and maybe writing.

[@WearyCowboy]

I don't know what the hell Rodger McGuinn was talking about when he said Gene Parsons wasn't a great Rock drummer. I love Gene's drumming. I dig Rodger McGuinn but man that was a stupid mistake getting rid of Gene and Skip

[@___---__]

I always thought the drumming was rough, like he hadn't spent time on developing complex, polished patterns for the individual songs. Full speed ahead, and I love Gene's version of Willin'. But this era of the Byrds is a diamond in the rough. I like Parsons' drumming with the Byrds, polished or not. It grows on you. I like Gene Parsons as an overall musician. And for the B-bender with Clarence White. Gene probably wasn't on many producers' list of great session drummers. It's still great music and great entertainment.

[@tomlehr861]

Folk,country,bluegrass,rock

[@danbitgood429]

The original line-up recorded a reunion album in the early '70s but the magic was long gone by then.

[@trabrex7697]

Saw them in 71.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

O you did not and you know it

[@ulyssesfs]

Sonzeiraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!

[@allischalmers2217]

Jimi Seiter, their road guy

[@GenXstacker]

Eerily prophetic--Clarence White foreshadows his own doom at 8:33

[@karyluhernandez5966]

Deja ver lo a versatilidad del grupo, q buen concierto de Tha Byrds

[@hickorywind7859]

Great post, thanks. McGuinn didn't seem very impressed when Gene messed with that guitar tuning at around 16:29. A strange moment there.

[@bobquack1]

He was just teasing Roger. He pretended to twist the pegs, but if he had really done it, Roger would have had to retune. Roger says "stop that," acknowledging the teasing.

[@THEScottCampbell]

Too bad the sound man never bothered to make McG's 12 string audible during "Pretty Boy Floyd"!

[@caran26]

Excellent video of their legendary visit to Rome, with Gram Parsons, Doug Dillard next to Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman and Kevin Kelly. My favorite Byrds cast if also Gene Clark would have been there ! If you want to hear the banjo of Doug, or Gram singing go to kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKPcdaZ7oaadhpo that has their whole appearance in the Piper Club in Rome, same days in high quality , right from a Dutch radio recording

[@lukehixon724]

Clarence was the best!

[@gramparsons1354]

😎

[@daniels872]

Na minha opinião a melhor formação dos byrds,

[@SasukeTsujita]

Of course, I thank you for having this movie. But the producer who created this program? The editor is crazy. Or was it just a job? Why is not Clarence captured even though Roger says "Clarence"? Clarence is indeed inside the wall at the end of the stage, but is not he correctly reflected in the main time? It is too regretful. Do not you want to see a few scenes of Clarece's performance? "Mottainai", do not you think so?

[@banjo05738]

I believe some of it could have been Clarence's humility and shyness.

[@allenbeck7321]

Roger seems just a little bit jealous

[@bodyhandvideos]

Agreed, great to have this footage but the guy who cut this up and the cameramen had no clue how to shoot a live band

[@IzzyCubito]

Does anybody know the names of the song line up? thanks

[@mpj6191]

oh yaaa the biards

[@tendanfer8466]

Onde está o gran parsons?

[@PrivateEyePictures]

Wondering who's the percussionist?

[@JamesWilson-rj8xq]

Who's the roadie/percussionist? Byrds had a great line-up, Clarence White taken away far to soon.

[@gaspersignorelli3923]

Jimmy Seiter

[@BachintoshCharliePan]

What are they chewing to? Seems to be something green.

[@jpn5144]

16:44 Gene Parsons..

[@normatible9795]

Is chris hillman in the new line up?

[@DougCameraMan]

The Bearyds

[@veeeforvendetta]

oh wait . more cow bell dude.

[@jeffjcool1600]

who is the guy trying to play the cowbell

[@MichaelHattem]

Jimmi Seiter, road manager.

[@anthonyschultz6998]

Crosby hitting that cow bell at the end?

[@ronshalita]

who is on the drums... ??? sounds a bit nervous to me..

[@fireinthesun2408]

Gene Parsons excellent drummer and musician. He built Clarences guitar which gives him the steel guitar sound function.

[@fireinthesun2408]

@@danbitgood429 thats the one Dan

[@Sixalienasa]

Who's the Dude messing with Roger's tuning? That ain't even crude it's so way beyond it. Jealousy is a terrible thing. I can see he's out of it, bashing a Tambourine on a Cymbal. Wonder how long he was tolerated. That's where they got the videa fro More Cowbell, or that's where he got it. Not even mildly amusing

[@jamesfetherston1190]

He was joking. He didn’t actually change his tuning.

[@3791]

This isnt the Byrds((

[@ianbrown3304]

Eh yes it is .

[@QueenSnowPea]

Roger McGuin is the only Byrd. He sings great but where are the rest of the band? They sing great but I would like to see the rest of the band especially Gene Clark.

[@artysanmobile]

A nice thought, but no one should have to listen to this kind of sound.

[@389383]

Not the Byrds, Roger and backing musicians.

[@fireinthesun2408]

Longest Byrds lineup I think you mean?

[@rogermurray8553]

Right you are, sir. Couldn't have been more antithetical to the real Byrds. More like a country flavored Ten Years After. Appalling is an appropriate descriptive.

[@MrPhilfridge]

@@rogermurray8553 appaling? Did you ever hear the first band live? They were innovative beyond belief in the studio but useless live, this lot could play . What's missing -and indeed it was Gene Parsons who identified it, was the 'signature' vocals of Gene , Roger and the ego that was Crosby. Every year , back in the day , as a Byrds fan from day 1 , you hoped the band would still exist the next year. I was , and most true Byrds fan's were pleased Roger kept it going. What Gene Parsons didn't identify was the drop in quality song writing from within the band , they lost their real soul when Gene Clark left. Had the the reformed original bands album not been so unfairly panned by the critics i think there would have been a second coming and perhaps with Clarence onboard as well, they would have had a world domination line up 😊

[@ianbrown3304]

'Tis The Byrds ..try checking the facts and the albums.

[@labluvver]

Sure, these guys can play, but their material is weak and so are the vocals. I'll feel a whole lot better listening to the Gene and Crosby era.

[@trevorwoolley3375]

Gene and Crosby era vocals in the studio, Clark was a fine songwriter and singer but not good live

[@jamesfitzgerald6636]

Not the Byrds! 1 original member out of 5! Not the harmonies or writing of the original Byrds!

[@philbrown1474]

james fitzgerald This is the best lineup by far.

[@robertwinkelbauer3244]

@@philbrown1474 i agree. This is rock music!

[@flautalee3090]

What about Clarence White?

[@JPcares]

Correct. When Crosby left the band sounded like and was a different band. This is a totally different trip but this is a COOL AWESOME line up of whatever you want to call it, although the sound and mixing on this video is not so great.

[@jamesfitzgerald6636]

Best line up, are you OK! Only the original Byrds not these hired hands

[@trevorwoolley3375]

I love this era Byrds, especially Clarence, but I do find Jim Seiter annoying with his prancing and posing, totally superfluous and just an irritating distraction.

[@brianhammer5107]

really not the Byrds any more - McGuinn is the only one left - still, "Dr. Byrds & Mr. Hyde" was a good album, and some of "Easy Rider" was ok.

[@antoniocamilo8922]

Awful.

[@casaraku1]

Looks hippy but country and western sound....thought they were a 60's rock band....prefer led zeppelin or Bob Marley...

[@joedaless64]

This line up are not the original Byrds. This line up is terrible

[@ianbrown3304]

Part 1. No shit Sherlock. Part 2. This line up is the dog's bollocks.

[@davidmurray2539]

Godawful! This variety of wing-clipped Byrds were creatively, melodically, vocally deficient from the beginning to the very end of their excruciating, seemingly interminable run.

[@rogermurray8553]

Weak songs, weaker vocals and for the first time in their history they showcased a "feature artist", Clarence White. The real Byrds were five musicians with a unified purpose, to make some of the very best American music ever set to record.

[@jamesfitzgerald6636]

This is MGuinn and 3 others no different than Gene Clark and his Byrds! This is not the real Byrds! Only 1 Byrds the original! This sound is so thinny

[@sidneyadnopoz3427]

The difference is that there is a direct continuity between this incarnation of The Byrds and the original five.

[@dropdtune9199]

Thats a strange view. Say a person 'Joe Smith' goes off marries, and has another family, is he then not a 'Smith' anymore? IS his family not Smiths? This band is VERY different from the Gene Clark Byrds, by far the best. Sound is tinny because well, it was recorded for a TV network.

[@MrPhilfridge]

As explained by Sidney there is a continuity, I've been a Byrds fan since I was 14 in 1965, and I was with them every step there after and I certainly never considered this line up to be bogus in any way. The first band with Gene , were great in the studio but erratic live, not till mid career did they start to bring consistency to their live show . This line up was the best live band by some distance instrumentally, perhaps not vocally as Clark and Crosby (even though I cant stand the guy ) were extremely gifted vocally but man Clarence was BRILLIANT, and any band with him in were going to be awesome and this band were.

[@ianbrown3304]

Oh just get over it man. I get it , you dont like it.